Meet your guide in the heart of the Old Town – on a threshold of the Old Town Bridge Tower and set of on a fascinating journey to the past.
After you enjoy a panoramic view of the Prague Castle – the proud seat of Czech rulers and presidents - you learn that not far from it once stood the largest statue of Joseph Stalin in the world! Step by step your guide will cover all the major events. Learn about what led the Czech nation from the grip of the Austrian monarchy to the independent Czechoslovak Democratic Republic. Find out about the suffering during the 2nd World War under the Nazis.
Discover the methods and strategies of the communist regime and the enduring influence of the USSR. Imagine the euphoria of Prague Spring followed by Soviet tanks invading Prague in 1968, shooting at the building of the National Museum on Wenceslas Square. As history rushed towards the ’70s and '80s you can see its reflection in the streets you pass. Your guide will reveal the long and thorny past that led to the Velvet Revolution of 1989 – the ultimate victory of democracy after more than 40 years of communism.
Hear the stories about Václav Havel, courageous students, brutal police forces, and the clashes at Narodnítřída. Your tour would not be complete without some humorous and obscure stories from the times of newly gained freedom.
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